The Polaroid Project: At the Intersection of Art and Technology

Special Exhibition Tour

Meet at the special exhibition entrance for a guided tour of The Polaroid Project. This exhibition surveys the history of the innovative photographic company Polaroid and its intersection with art, science, and technology during the second-half of the twentieth century. Featuring a wide-ranging group of artists, the exhibition showcases the diversity of works produced over several decades.

Hidden Gems

Themed Tour

Whether you know the museum collection well or are visiting for the first time, try touring with an eye for the overlooked. Meet at the information desk and move into the galleries to view and discuss a few of the lesser known gems in the collection. Talk about their fascinating stories on this lively, conversational tour. No reservations are required.

The Polaroid Project: At the Intersection of Art and Technology

Special Exhibition Tour

Meet at the special exhibition entrance for a guided tour of The Polaroid Project. This exhibition surveys the history of the innovative photographic company Polaroid and its intersection with art, science, and technology during the second-half of the twentieth century. Featuring a wide-ranging group of artists, the exhibition showcases the diversity of works produced over several decades.

The Polaroid Project: At the Intersection of Art and Technology

Special Exhibition Tour

Meet at the special exhibition entrance for a guided tour of The Polaroid Project. This exhibition surveys the history of the innovative photographic company Polaroid and its intersection with art, science, and technology during the second-half of the twentieth century. Featuring a wide-ranging group of artists, the exhibition showcases the diversity of works produced over several decades.

Artist Talk: Byrd Williams IV

Lecture and Book Signing

Photographer Byrd Williams will present a lecture in conjunction with the exhibition Nature/Culture, which features his artwork, 1st Christian Church, Fort Worth, Texas, 1983. He will speak about his family’s history of photographing Fort Worth and how he has continued the photographic tradition.

The lecture will be followed by Williams signing copies of his book Proof: Photographs from Four Generations of a Texas Family.

Chill Out Yoga

Get your flow on in the FREE Chill Out Yoga series hosted by Alchemy Pops on the Amon Carter's front lawn!

Step on your mat for a sweat-fueled flow with McKenzie Riepen of SoulSpace Yoga Community. Come early or stay late to enjoy the view, cool off with frozen pops, and chill out with your “om”ies. All you need to bring is your mat, water bottle, and good vibes.

Homeschool Tour: Nature/Culture

Students will love seeing how artists incorporate nature into their artworks during this exciting homeschool tour. Using photographs and sculptures from the exhibitions Nature/Culture and Trace, gallery teachers will demonstrate how artists investigated the relationship between aspects of their own environment and cultural surroundings and then translated that experience to their preferred medium.

This tour is limited to thirty students; preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call 817.989.5013 or email education@cartermuseum.org.

Students will be divided into groups by age. Parents may drop off or stay with their students for this tour.

Homeschool Tour: Nature/Culture

Students will love seeing how artists incorporate nature into their artworks during this exciting homeschool tour. Using photographs and sculptures from the exhibitions Nature/Culture and Trace, gallery teachers will demonstrate how artists investigated the relationship between aspects of their own environment and cultural surroundings and then translated that experience to their preferred medium.

This tour is limited to thirty students; preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call 817.989.5013 or email education@cartermuseum.org.

Students will be divided into groups by age. Parents may drop off or stay with their students for this tour.

Sensory Saturdays

Program for families with children on the autism spectrum

This is a free program for families with children who are 5 to 12 years old and on the autism spectrum. Families will have time to explore artworks in the galleries and get creative during a hands-on, art-making experience!

While the needs of individuals with autism are the focus of this program, it is also intended to be fun for parents, siblings (of all ages), and other relatives!

This program is offered on the second Saturday of every month. Reservations are required. Registration for this program opens September 1.

Native American Imagery: Perception, Reception, Appropriation

Themed Tour

Meet at the Information Desk for this topical tour that examines Native American images in various media from the permanent collection, including some rarely seen treasures from the archives. No reservations required.

Educator Evening in the Cultural District

FREE

The Amon Carter and thirteen other area institutions celebrate teachers during this year’s Educator Evening in the Cultural District. During this fun-filled event, see current exhibitions at each Cultural District institution, network with other educators, enjoy great food, learn about educational programs, and receive free classroom resources. Administrators, homeschool educators, librarians, Pre-K–12 teachers at public and private schools, preservice teachers, and university faculty are all welcome. No reservations are required. For more information, email schoolservices@fwmsh.org.

Chill Out Yoga

Get your flow on in the FREE Chill Out Yoga series hosted by Alchemy Pops on the Amon Carter's front lawn!

Step on your mat for a sweat-fueled flow with McKenzie Riepen of SoulSpace Yoga Community. Come early or stay late to enjoy the view, cool off with frozen pops, and chill out with your “om”ies. All you need to bring is your mat, water bottle, and good vibes.

Itty-Bitty Art: Yoga

Infant Program

Bring your baby (up to 11 months) to the Amon Carter for an art-filled experience! Engage with yoga instructor Miranda Davis as she leads an age-appropriate yoga session inspired by the Amon Carter’s collection.

Using artwork as inspiration, you will create a unique, playful, intimate, and joyful yoga practice. Enjoy deep breathing, simple yoga movements and postures, and plenty of time to relax and bond with your baby.

Please wear comfortable clothing and a baby carrier (front carrying) if you have it. Yoga mats and blocks will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.

Itty-Bitty Art: Music

Infant Program

Bring your baby (up to 11 months) to the Amon Carter for an art-filled experience! Engage with Jennifer DeSantis, early childhood music specialist, as she leads a developmentally appropriate session that includes music-making activities inspired by the Amon Carter’s collection.

Musical activities include singing, instrument play, creative movement, and dancing. Caregivers will learn to recognize early music behaviors such as singing and moving, as well as how to utilize music during daily rituals at home.

Please bring a small blanket for your baby and be sure to wear comfortable clothing.

Itty-Bitty Art: Early Literacy

Infant Program

Bring your baby (up to 11 months) to the Amon Carter for an art-filled experience! Engage with Dr. James Thomas, early literacy consultant, who will demonstrate age-appropriate activities inspired by the museum’s collection.

Infancy is the time to begin with an awareness of language and books. During this program you will learn songs, how to share books, sign language, and ways to exercise with your little one to encourage language development.

The Spirit of Women in American Art

Themed Tour

Meet at the Information Desk for an interactive tour focusing on women in American art, from the women on the canvas to those creating the art. Also discover the entrepreneurial spirit and fierce tenacity of the women promoting the artists, and the pioneering spirt of those who brought the arts to Fort Worth. No reservations required.

Library and Archives Tour

Themed Tour

Every third Saturday, join the museum’s librarian or archivist on a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum’s research library and archives. The tour starts in the reading room and continues to book storage and then to archives and special collections. Along the way, learn about the history of the facility, its collections (over 150,000 items), and its various programs. No reservations required.

Art Work: Careers in an Art Museum (grades 6–12)

Distance Learning

History, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Visual Arts
FREE

Travel behind the scenes to hear from Associate Curator Maggie Adler and Interpretation Manager Peggy Speir to learn about their exciting jobs, and see how these museum professionals work together on an exhibition.

Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon

Join other editors to help Wikipedia tell the story of American art

Network and collaborate with your fellow American art enthusiasts at these events, every third Thursday of every other month (except where noted otherwise), 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the museum's Library to "help Wikipedia tell the story of American art." Attendees will be help facilitate the museum's mission to further knowledge on American art by either creating or editing articles on topics that relate to the museum's collections. However, editors have the freedom to write on any topic they wish.

Both novice and experienced editors are invited to join us. We'll have experienced Wikipedians to guide writers on Wikipedia editing policies and technical procedures. Attendees will work in the museum's Reading Room, which offers a collaborative and inspiring space for editing. Editors will also have ready access to the library's near-comprehensive collection of research resources on American art.

Chill Out Yoga

Get your flow on in the FREE Chill Out Yoga series hosted by Alchemy Pops on the Amon Carter's front lawn!

Step on your mat for a sweat-fueled flow with McKenzie Riepen of SoulSpace Yoga Community. Come early or stay late to enjoy the view, cool off with frozen pops, and chill out with your “om”ies. All you need to bring is your mat, water bottle, and good vibes.

Color Theory (grades 2–5)

Distance Learning

Visual Arts
$75

Discover how artists have experimented with color in a diverse range of twentieth-century media, including the museum’s recent acquisition The Fisherman by George Bellows and the site-specific installation Plexus no.34 by Gabriel Dawe, and more.

Party on the Porch

Party on the Porch returns to the Amon Carter with more sound, more food, and more Fort Worth! You’re invited to a night of American art, live music, and local food at the Amon Carter.

This FREE event features live music by hometown artists, kicking off at 6:30 p.m. with the self-styled “AmeriTonk” sound of the soulful country artist Summer Dean. She is followed by the Matt Tedder Trio, whose music blends classic rock, blues, and modern folk. Headlining the event is Green River Ordinance with their sound of country, rock, pop, and folk.

Local food trucks, lighting effects on the building from Inside Image Design, screenprinted T-shirts by Pan Ector, lawn games and a special area reserved for Amon Carter members are back by popular demand. Beer and wine will be available for purchase throughout the evening.

In addition to the food trucks, guests may choose to pre-order picnic dinners. from Central Market by calling 817.377.9307; baskets will be picked up at the event at Central Market’s onsite store.

Gallery and museum store hours have been extended until 9 p.m. Docents will be on hand giving tours, and artmaking will also be offered.

Free parking is available at the UNT Health Science Center lot and east garage on Clifton Street (immediately north of the museum). For helpful information about Party on the Porch parking and accessibility, call 817.989.5030 or email visitors@cartermuseum.org.

The museum will close at 5 p.m. and reopen for Party on the Porch at 6 p.m. Please no pets or outside food or drink.

Trivia Night

Adult Program

Put on your thinking cap for a casual evening of trivia inspired by the Amon Carter’s collection. Bring a group (up to six people per team) or come alone, and enjoy snacks, drinks, and prizes during this friendly competition. Questions cover a wide range of topics—no art history degree required!

Participants in this program must be at least 18 years of age.

Reservations are required. Registration for this program opens August 1.

Native American Imagery: Perception, Reception, Appropriation

Themed Tour

Meet at the Information Desk for this themed tour that examines Native American images in various media from the permanent collection, including some rarely seen treasures from the archives. No reservations required.